The Effects of Divorce on Your Child and Supporting Them Through It
While adults may grapple with their own emotional upheavals, the effects of divorce on children's mental health, emotional wellbeing, and daily functioning are profound and long-lasting.
There are various aspects to how divorce affects children. Parents, caregivers, and therapists can support and guide young people through this difficult experience.
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Major Depressive Disorder and its Symptoms
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is the most severe form of depression. This is a medical illness that can affect every part of a person’s life. It is not simply feeling low or feeling blue and may require treatment over a long period of time.
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Managing PTSD on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a traditional day of celebration, patriotism, and unity. For those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), such as veterans, survivors of war, witnesses of gun violence and other traumatic experiences, the Fourth of July can be an incredibly difficult time.
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Effects of Emotional Trauma and How Therapy Can Help
Trauma has an enormous impact on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it stems from a single event or a series of incidents over time, emotional trauma can trigger a significant shift in the way an individual perceives themselves and the world around them.
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A Guide to Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which a person is unusually concerned about perceived or small flaws in their appearance. It can cause distress, anxiety and dissatisfaction about the way a person looks. This can be to such an extent that it is overwhelming and interferes with quality of life. BDD presents in people of all ages, but is most common in teenagers and young adults.
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New Fathers: Mental Well-being in Modern Dads
Father’s Day is for many, a day of celebrating the wonderful guy that is dad. However, for many fathers, it can be a day of grief, upheaval, loneliness, or anxiety. While much attention is given to maternal mental health, the mental well-being of new fathers has often been overlooked.
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LGBTQI+ Youth and Mental Health
Adolescence is a period that is full of challenges for young people. Their energies are pulled in so many directions, and they are coping with many pressures. When gender identity and sexual orientation is added to the above list, it can be even more challenging for a teenager to navigate.
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The Power of Authenticity: Embracing Your True Self
Being true to yourself means living in alignment with your values, beliefs, and personal identity. Being genuine means you do not conform to societal expectations or pretend to be someone you are not. Instead, you embrace who you really are and live your life as an expression of the real you. Living authentically brings numerous benefits to your mental health.
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